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United States / South Dakota / Huron Metro Area / Beadle County / Burr Oak / Zip Codes
Burr Oak, South Dakota has a semi-arid climate with hot, dry summers and cold winters with moderate snowfall. The area experiences moderate levels of humidity throughout the year due to its location in the Great Plains. Summers are characterized by temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures can drop as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit during the coldest months. Precipitation is spread relatively evenly throughout the year, with an average of around 15 inches per year. Clear skies and sunshine are common in Burr Oak, making it a great place to explore nature and enjoy outdoor activities.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Burr Oak is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in South Dakota.

9.2 Summer - 4.5 Winter
August, June and September are the most pleasant months in Burr Oak, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateBurr Oak, South DakotaUnited States
  23.3 in.38.1 in.
  38.2 in.27.8 in.
  71.4 days106.2 days
  211 days205 days
  86.2°85.8°
  7.6°21.7°
  6.97
  3.64.3
  1433 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Burr Oak with an average high temperature of 86.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in South Dakota. In Burr Oak, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Burr Oak are June, September and August.
In Burr Oak, there are 23.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in South Dakota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Burr Oak with an average of 7.6°. This is about average compared to other places in South Dakota.
In Burr Oak, there are 161.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in South Dakota.
In Burr Oak, there are 24.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in South Dakota.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Burr Oak but some summer days can be muggy. July is the most humid month, though it is still relatively mild compared to many other places. The most humid months are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Burr Oak with 3.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 38% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 23.3 inches in Burr Oak means that it is about average compared to other places in South Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Burr Oak with 9.3 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 3.6 rainy days. There are 71.4 rainy days annually in Burr Oak, which is one of the least rainy places in South Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 38.2 inches in Burr Oak means that it is about average compared to other places in South Dakota. March is the snowiest month in Burr Oak with 7.6 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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